Pushing in Chairs

Pushing in chairs teaches children to leave spaces neat and accessible while developing spatial awareness.

• Framework: Montessori
• Unit: Practical Life
• Learning area: Preliminary Exercises
• Level: Ages 3-4

Objectives

• Practice spatial awareness
• Learn classroom courtesy
• Develop care for environment

Materials

• Child-sized chairs
• Tables

Instructions

1. Stand behind chair. 2. Place hands on chair back. 3. Push forward slowly and quietly. 4. Stop when chair touches table edge. 5. Check alignment with other chairs. 6. Adjust if needed.

Educator tip

Model checking for alignment with neighboring chairs. Make this part of the standing up routine.

Assessment

Child consistently pushes in chair quietly and completely.

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